Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Author xv
Part One Foundations of Solution-Focused Counseling
Chapter 1 The Problem With Problems: Introduction to Solution-Focused Counseling 3
Chapter 2 Empirical and Conceptual Foundations 19
Chapter 3 Therapeutic Influences, Values, and Assumptions 47
Part Two Tasks and Techniques of Solution-Focused Counseling
Chapter 4 Building Collaborative Relationships 71
Chapter 5 Coconstructing Solvable Problems and Practical Goals 109
Chapter 6 Building on Exceptions 137
Chapter 7 Building on Student Resources 171
Chapter 8 Changing the Viewing 195
Chapter 9 Changing the Doing 221
Chapter 10 How and When to End Counseling 239
Part Three Troubleshooting, Other Applications, and Getting Started
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting When Things Don't Go as Planned: 10 Tips 247
Chapter 12 Other Applications of Solution-Focused Practice in Schools 255
Chapter 13 Putting Solution-Focused Practice Into Immediate Action 267
References 273
Appendix A Client Index 285
Appendix B The Dot-Joining Puzzle and Solution 293
Appendix C Implementing the Partners for Change Outcome Management System in Schools: Practical Guidelines and Examples 295
Appendix D Outcome and Session Rating Scales 303
Appendix E Solution Identification Scale and Quick Survey 313
Appendix F Letters and Documents That Empower Progress 317
Appendix G Tasks of Solution-Focused Counseling 323
Appendix H Format for First and Later Sessions 325
Appendix I Instructions for Self-Modeling 329
Appendix J Items for Solution-Focused Referral Forms 331
Appendix K Websites 333
Index 335
